Smith Co. 60 over Clear Creek
PoorSmith County, Mississippi · Sec 8 T10N R16W · Structure no. SA6500000000137
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 23 ft
- 100 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Smith Co. 60 over Clear Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Smith Co. 60 over Clear Creek in Smith County, Mississippi. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 0 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, temporary structure in place while original is closed.
It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Superstructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Substructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Smith Co. 60 over Clear Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Smith Co. 60 over Clear Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Smith Co. 60 over Clear Creek carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Smith Co. 60 over Clear Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Smith Co. 60 over Clear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.